Delegation of Bhojpuri intellectuals meets Chidambaram

A delegation of Bhojpuri intellectuals led by Onkareshwar Pandey met union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on Thursday and demanded speedy recognition of Bhojpuri under 8th schedule and also as Minority language.

The delegation submitted a Report prepared by The Sunday Indian, Bhojpuri on the 1000 years old documented History of Bhojpuri language, Script, Culture, Music, Cinema and its legendry people. It also gave details of Bhojpuria people’s contribution in the India’s Freedom Struggle.

The union Home Minister P. Chidambaram assured the delegation that Bhojpuri will be recognized very soon. On the demand to declare Bhojpuri a Minority language, he said there is no constitutional provision for that. But Bhojpuri will get its due.